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Moses’ Farewell (Deuteronomy 31-34)

Unit 6, Session 4 Dear families, Moses was an esteemed Old Testament figure who led God’s people faithfully, though imperfectly, away from Egyptian slavery and toward the Promised Land. As we follow his biblical narrative to Deuteronomy 31, we read how Moses began his parting speech to those he shepherded for 40 years. In whatContinue reading “Moses’ Farewell (Deuteronomy 31-34)”

The People Complained (Numbers 16; 20-21)

Unit 6, Session 3 Dear families, When we reflect on the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land, nothing seems to more greatly characterize the posture of their hearts than their complaints. Despite the signs, miracles, protection, and provision they experienced, they remained reluctant to trust the Lord. Today’s passage highlights the Israelites’ inclination to disobeyContinue reading “The People Complained (Numbers 16; 20-21)”

The People Doubted (Numbers 13-14)

Unit 6, Session 2 Dear families, Numbers 13 and 14 describe the culmination of the Israelites’ dilemma of doubt. Though God continued to prove Himself faithful, the Israelites clung to their perception of certain death rather than the assurance of their God-given victory. They trusted in their own understanding rather than in God’s covenantal promises.Continue reading “The People Doubted (Numbers 13-14)”

The People Grumbled (Numbers 11-12)

Unit 6, Session 1 Dear families, The Israelites’ grumbling in Numbers 11 and 12 showcases God’s graciousness to provide abundantly more than their ungrateful hearts deserved. Though He made His presence visible among them, they did not believe He offered them His best. God’s people began to treat God’s miraculous provision as though it wereContinue reading “The People Grumbled (Numbers 11-12)”

Worship at the Tabernacle (Leviticus 16; 19; 26)

Unit 5, Session 4 Dear families, God’s levitical commands for atonement emphasize the gravity of people’s sin, as well as His graciousness to redeem their trespasses. Though our modern-day context seems so far removed from this sacrificial system, these guidelines from Scripture foreshadow the great, eternal sacrifice on which we place our hope: Christ’s life,Continue reading “Worship at the Tabernacle (Leviticus 16; 19; 26)”

Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)

Unit 5, Session 3 Dear families, This week’s Bible passage highlights the wonder that a holy God would desire to dwell among His people. In the previous chapter, God instructed the Israelites to obediently abide within His covenantal love. Now, it was time to build the place where God would dwell with His people asContinue reading “Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)”

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32; 34)

Unit 5, Session 2 Dear families, Exodus 32’s account of the golden calf showcases the sinful idolatry of people in contrast with the merciful nature of God. In the 40 days it took Moses to return from Mount Sinai, the people had grown impatient. They urged Aaron to join in their mission to find aContinue reading “The Golden Calf (Exodus 32; 34)”

The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20; 31)

Unit 5, Session 1 Dear families, This week’s Scripture story takes place only three months after God delivered His people from Egyptian slavery. The Lord spoke to Moses concerning the way she was to lead Israel into their next season of life as God’s chosen and set-apart people. They were to worship God through holyContinue reading “The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20; 31)”

Moses Led the Israelites (Exodus 17-18)

Unit 4, Session 5 Dear families, Exodus 17 and 18 reveal God’s faithfulness to help Moses in the difficulties of leadership. From the Amalekite battle to his daily struggle to teach and judge God’s people, Moses’ human limitations were evident as he came to the end of himself and depended on God to supply himContinue reading “Moses Led the Israelites (Exodus 17-18) “

God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)

Unit 4, Session 4 Dear families, God’s miraculous provision for His people revealed His steadfast compassion despite their continual grumbling. In today’s passage, we read of God granting the Israelites far more than they deserved, heaping upon them more than they needed as they journeyed with Him to the Promised Land. Today, those who areContinue reading “God Provided for His People (Exodus 15-17)”